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Lunchables, Ham & Cheddar with Crackers

Processing Score
11.6Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Lunchables, Ham & Cheddar with Crackers Cookies & Crackers
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
044700024584
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lunchables, Ham & Cheddar with Crackers scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
  • Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
  • Natural Flavors (Flavor, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
  • Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Lunchables, Ham & Cheddar with Crackers' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Lunchables vs Homemade Lunch comparisons.

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